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ERIC Number: EJ409742
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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Drug Addiction and Pregnancy: Policy Crossroads.
Chavkin, Wendy
American Journal of Public Health, v80 n4 p483-87 Apr 1990
Explores the following policy approaches to drug use by pregnant women: (1) criminal prosecution of the mother; (2) allegations of child neglect against the mother with interruption of custody; and (3) drug treatment. Discusses whether each reduces drug use during pregnancy or improves maternal and infant health and well-being. (JS)
Descriptors: Child Custody, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation, Females, Health Personnel, Illegal Drug Use, Medical Services, Policy Formation, Pregnancy, Public Policy, Sex Discrimination
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General
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Language: English
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